Windsong News

Boomers Walkin’ on Easy(-Living) Street

A Boomer Poem, inspired by Fats Domino’s “I’m Walkin’”

I’m walkin’ down the street, and talkin’ about just how sweet

It is livin’ this Active life with ease

Enjoyin’ new friends I meet, and lovin’ the company

I’m findin’ with neighbors right near me.

Whatcha gonna do when it’s time to retire,

With a big house that takes all your time

To mow and rake the yard and clean inside.

Take my advice and come down-size

Start livin’ this Active life with ease!

It’s a Good Time for Boomers to Practice Their Saunter

Doctors tell us to get in shape, exercise, take a walk. We all know someone who takes “power walks,” as if they are trying to hurry to get somewhere, but don’t have the desire to break into a run. These forms of walking are great if you have a destination or goal in mind.

And then there’s the saunter.

Active Adults “Take A Hike” for Exercise & Enjoyment

Although June 1 has already passed (can you believe it?!), hiking trails close to home make this an activity in which Boomers can participate anytime they like. Best of all, it’s not an age-specific activity, so it’s a great way for grandparents to bond with grandchildren who are out of school for the summer, and for pet owners to enjoy some exercise with their dogs (check trail websites before taking pets. All of the trails listed on this blog are dog-friendly).

Boomers Transform Courtyards Into Outdoor Rooms for Summer

We don’t have to tell you that it’s hot outside, but we do have some cool ideas to help transform your patio and courtyard spaces into the perfect place to chill out during the summer months, with your morning coffee, hosting friends for lunch, or enjoying the latest book club pick.

If you are into theme gardens, you might want to try one of these:

Active Adults Don’t Need a Reason to Celebrate

It seems like just yesterday

When it was the first week in May

With a whole celebration

Of Boomer designation

And suggestions to live, work, and play.

Boomers Contribute to Family & Community

Throughout history, the “elders” of a family or community have been valuable members of society because of their life experience and ability to share their knowledge and skills with younger members of the group.

Fortunately, Americans are living longer, healthier lives, and a plethora of opportunities await them, to share what they have spent their lives learning, practicing, or observing.

Boomers Create the Life of Their Dreams

As a Baby Boomer, living the life you’ve always dreamed about is both exciting and intimidating: After right-sizing your home, how do you redesign your life now that you are working less (or have officially retired) and have a smaller home to look after?

Active Adults Enjoy Health Benefits of Connections

We may feel younger and healthier than any Active Adult generation before us, but we still need to safeguard our health and wellness, and one of the best ways to do that is by connecting with others.

Active Adults Celebrate May with Connecting, Creating and Contributing

The Administration for Community Living has designated the month of May as Older Americans Month, and the theme for 2019 is Connect, Create and Contribute, which encourages people to interact with friends, family and their communities; engage in creative activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment; and contribute their time, talents, and life experience to benefit others.

An April Day for an Active Adult

An April Day for an Active Adult

inspired by An April Day, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

So warm’s the sun that’s finally here

Beckoning birds and flowers and buds to trees

At long last we’ve emerged from rain and drear

And are flocking to fill carts at garden nurseries.